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Escalera a la Luna

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En una noche adornada de estrellas, Suhaila ve realizado el sueño de conocer a su abuela cuando una escalera dorada aparece en su ventana y Abuela Annie, tendiéndole sus brazos, invita a Suhaila a una maravillosa aventura. De la mano de Maya Soetoro-Ng, hermana del Presidente Obama, nos llega una lírica historia inspirada en la vida y en el espíritu de su madre, Ann Dunham. Esta mágica aventura, de fantasía y folclore, evoca sucesos que han afectado a personas a través del mundo, y reafirma nuestra humanidad común. El asombroso arte de Yuyi Morales ilumina el camino, recordándonos que nuestros seres queridos están siempre junto a nosotros, y que a veces solo es necesario mirar a la Luna para comprobarlo.

 


English Description:

On a night adorned with stars, Suhaila sees the dream of meeting her grandmother come true when a golden ladder appears in her window and Grandma Annie, holding out her arms, invites Suhaila on a wonderful adventure. From the hand of Maya Soetoro-Ng, President Obama's sister, comes a lyrical story inspired by the life and spirit of her mother, Ann Dunham. This magical adventure, fantasy and folklore, evokes events that have affected people throughout the world, and reaffirms our common humanity. The amazing art of Yuyi Morales lights the way, reminding us that our loved ones are always with us, and that sometimes it is only necessary to look at the Moon to verify it.

Publishing Details

Author : Maya Soetoro-Ng

Illustrator : Yuyi Morales

Type of Spanish : Translated

Physical Details

Type of Book: Picture

Cover: Softcover

Year Published: 2017

Instructional Details

Reading Grade Level: 4th

Genre: Fiction

Sub-Genre: Fantasy, Fiction

Theme: Social Emotional, Imagination, About POC, Family, Fiction